The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a management accountant within education with offices in Buckingham
The Role
The Group Finance department based, are looking for a new member to join their team. You'll mainly be working independently, but within a finance team which supports each other to ensure financial requirements of the company's entities are met within the necessary timeframes. You'll need to be highly analytical, with strong planning skills and exceptional attention to detail. The main duties are to provide accounting support to the company Financial Controller and budget holders in gathering and analysing financial information for presentation in the termly management accounts. You will also work closely with a team of Accounts Assistants (transactional team) to perform their tasks and run weekly payments.
Day to day duties of management accountant will consist of:
1 Financial Accounting:
1.1 Responsible for producing accurate accounting information on key areas of responsibility
(mainly Capital, Estates, Grounds, Operations, and ICT) to assist in the production of termly
management accounts and yearly budget preparation, within the deadlines specified.
1.2 Manage and reconcile company trips and charity collections, to ensure they have been
authorised with any under/overspend investigated. Escalate any risks or VAT implications are
to the Financial Controller in a timely manner.
1.3 Monitor and reconcile capital/revenue projects and fixed assets for key meetings and within
deadlines specified.
1.4 Supervise the transactional accounts (bank, cash, credit cards) to ensure that audit reviews
and reconciliations are undertaken monthly.
1.5 Review and post recharges generated by the company, i.e. company Shop, Catering, Stationery etc.
1.6 Support the Financial Controller in obtaining and reviewing stock figures at the end of each
term.
1.7 Responsible for cash flow reporting and forecasting (including Capital spend and company
Foundation drawdowns) as and when required.
1.8 Support the completion of relevant statutory returns (VAT, payment practices, capital and
annual statutory accounts).
2 Purchase Ledger:
2.1 Support the Accounts Assistants with any queries that arise.
2.2 Review certain invoices for posting (already approved) to ensure accuracy in coding, VAT and
authorisation levels.
2.3 Review Expenses claims to ensure they adhere to the company policy and procedures and are
correctly coded.
2.4 Perform payment runs each week, aligned to the company policy and procedures.
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3 Budget Holders
3.1 Support the Financial Controller in communicating budget requirements and collating the
data for review.
3.2 Help advise budget holders of the budget allocation for the following year (before the
academic year begins)
3.3 Monitor departmental budgets, educating and liaising with budget holders as required.
4 Other:
4.1 Compile operating lease obligations during the year, for reporting in the statutory accounts.
4.2 Provide administrative support to the company (including Beagles) and Director of Finance for
insurance documents, correspondence and claims. Ensure compliance, especially with
regards to vehicles and hire vehicles.
4.3 Provide support on insurance changes and queries as and when required.
4.4 Research and co-ordinate information as required by the Financial Controller and Director of
Finance.
4.5 Ensure adherence to statutory Health and Safety and Data Protection Legislation at all times.
Your Profile
Qualifications
1. AAT Level 4 or proven experience as management accountant or similar role.
2. CIMA/ACCA Qualifications
Specialist Skills & Experience
3. Solid Knowledge of basic and advanced accounting and financial principles and practices
4. Excellent knowledge of risk analysis, budgeting, and forecasting
5. Basic IT skills (MS Office)
6. Advanced IT skills (MS Office)
7. Experience of Medium sized companies
Personal Skills
8. Analytical mind with aptitude in math
9. A problem solver with attention to detail
10. Organisational and leadership skills
11. Able to work under pressure and to deadlines
12. Good interpersonal and presentational skills
13. Capable of taking responsibility for own work and also to work as part of a team
14. Able and willing to take on new tasks at short notice,
15. showing initiative to solve problems
Salary and Benefits
Role of the Management Accountant in Buckingham is paying a Salary of £45,000 - dependant on experience along with Holiday allowance plus bank holidays, and Parking is available as well.
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.